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**Ash** · 09-19-2010, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by ytterbium

The F2.4 really will give plenty of DOF control in most situations, just not as much.

Can we ever have enough DoF control?
For some, the answer will be no. And if by some miracle an f/1.0 Pentax lens makes it on the market there will still be some who will be disappointed that it wasn't f/0.9

I know there's a difference between f/1.4 and f/2.4
I'd like to see what real life difference in intended real-liferesults the difference makes to the artist; examples where shooting at f/1.4 produces a significantly aesthetically more pleasing result in any 35mm shot than the same one at f/2.4
Bear in mind, that bokeh will be different between an f/1.4 lens shooting at f/2.4 and an f/2.4 lens shooting at f/2.4...

Just a thought...

Last edited by Ash; 09-19-2010 at 08:35 PM.

Blue · 09-19-2010, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by Class A

No, it shows how sloooow the lens really is on APS-C. It's a prime for Pete's sake.

Since it isnt' WR and hasn't got quickshift either, the only point in its favour is the size. I hope it works for some; I think an affordable FA50/1.4 was a better way to make people buy further primes.

The FA 35/2, FA 50/1.4 did not have quick-shift either. On top of that, the mf focus ring is relatively skinny. Furthermore, the FA 50/1.4 is still in production.

Rory · 09-19-2010, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by Blue

The FA 35/2, FA 50/1.4 did not have quick-shift either. On top of that, the mf focus ring is relatively skinny. Furthermore, the FA 50/1.4 is still in production.

I thought I read the FA 50/1.4 is no longer being produced. It's still stocked, but the production runs are done.

ogl · 09-19-2010, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by Blue

The FA 35/2, FA 50/1.4 did not have quick-shift either. On top of that, the mf focus ring is relatively skinny. Furthermore, the FA 50/1.4 is still in production.

FA50/1.4 is hard to find in shops already.

Blue · 09-19-2010, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by ogl

FA50/1.4 is hard to find in shops already.

It has been readily available from Pentax Imaging, Adorama and BH since the price increase. That was after they were out of stocks and the rumors were that it was discontinued. It maybe out of production, but I haven't seen an official statement from Pentax as such. It is selling for $359 shipped from BH. On a side note, Pentax made a production run of A 50mm/1.2 at the Vietnam plant either late last year or earlier this year also.

creampuff · 09-20-2010, 12:27 AM

FA 50mm f/1.4 is still on sale the last time I checked with my local Pentax agent.

**Rondec** · 09-20-2010, 04:08 AM

I don't think the FA 50 will be in this particular lens's price range. For whatever reason, all of the 50mm f1.4 lenses have gone up in price to about 350 dollars. I am sure that it doesn't cost that much to produce them. I guess rather than releasing a cheap version of the 50mm 1.7 or 50mm f2, Pentax decided to release a cheap version of the FA 35.

themmc · 09-20-2010, 10:20 PM

Are there any more accurate release dates for this lens than "mid October"?

JoepLX3 · 09-21-2010, 12:15 AM

Originally posted by themmc

Are there any more accurate release dates for this lens than "mid October"?

And do you get discount if combined with a K-r?

yoon395 · 09-25-2010, 07:25 AM

Will there be any way to get a colored version?

JoepLX3 · 09-25-2010, 11:39 PM

For sure here in Japan you should be able to get colored version, but probably like all non-standard kit colors only from the Pentax site... (= at premium price)

SteveM · 09-26-2010, 12:02 AM

Isn't this a pink / blue / green / whatever color kit lens to match the K-r? I expect it is a novelty lens...not something someone would buy other than being part of a beginners kit.

Blue · 09-26-2010, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by smc

Isn't this a pink / blue / green / whatever color kit lens to match the K-r? I expect it is a novelty lens...not something someone would buy other than being part of a beginners kit.

vespats · 09-26-2010, 11:46 AM

I was at the Photokina. I will buy a Pentax K-5 and definitely a DA35 F2.4

It performs quite decent is compact and light weight. Of course it does not feel like a limited, but it is quite a bargain compared to a limited.

I was pleasantly surprised! To me it could be a novelity lens for primes, but to me it is more than that - an affordable normal prime that is tack sharp wide open with a decent bokeh

Steve Beswick · 09-26-2010, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the test shot vespats, now I can definitely say +1 sale for Pentax, which is something they never get from me!

09-26-2010, 11:46 AM	#194
vespats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 128	I was at the Photokina. I will buy a Pentax K-5 and definitely a DA35 F2.4 It performs quite decent is compact and light weight. Of course it does not feel like a limited, but it is quite a bargain compared to a limited. I was pleasantly surprised! To me it could be a novelity lens for primes, but to me it is more than that - an affordable normal prime that is tack sharp wide open with a decent bokeh Last edited by vespats; 09-26-2010 at 12:06 PM.

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09-19-2010, 08:28 PM	#181
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by ytterbium The F2.4 really will give plenty of DOF control in most situations, just not as much. Can we ever have enough DoF control? For some, the answer will be no. And if by some miracle an f/1.0 Pentax lens makes it on the market there will still be some who will be disappointed that it wasn't f/0.9 I know there's a difference between f/1.4 and f/2.4 I'd like to see what real life difference in intended real-liferesults the difference makes to the artist; examples where shooting at f/1.4 produces a significantly aesthetically more pleasing result in any 35mm shot than the same one at f/2.4 Bear in mind, that bokeh will be different between an f/1.4 lens shooting at f/2.4 and an f/2.4 lens shooting at f/2.4... Just a thought... Last edited by Ash; 09-19-2010 at 08:35 PM.

09-19-2010, 08:56 PM	#182
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Class A No, it shows how sloooow the lens really is on APS-C. It's a prime for Pete's sake. Since it isnt' WR and hasn't got quickshift either, the only point in its favour is the size. I hope it works for some; I think an affordable FA50/1.4 was a better way to make people buy further primes. The FA 35/2, FA 50/1.4 did not have quick-shift either. On top of that, the mf focus ring is relatively skinny. Furthermore, the FA 50/1.4 is still in production.

09-19-2010, 09:20 PM	#183
Rory Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 672 Original Poster	Originally posted by Blue The FA 35/2, FA 50/1.4 did not have quick-shift either. On top of that, the mf focus ring is relatively skinny. Furthermore, the FA 50/1.4 is still in production. I thought I read the FA 50/1.4 is no longer being produced. It's still stocked, but the production runs are done.

09-19-2010, 09:28 PM	#184
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Blue The FA 35/2, FA 50/1.4 did not have quick-shift either. On top of that, the mf focus ring is relatively skinny. Furthermore, the FA 50/1.4 is still in production. FA50/1.4 is hard to find in shops already.

09-19-2010, 09:33 PM	#185
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by ogl FA50/1.4 is hard to find in shops already. It has been readily available from Pentax Imaging, Adorama and BH since the price increase. That was after they were out of stocks and the rumors were that it was discontinued. It maybe out of production, but I haven't seen an official statement from Pentax as such. It is selling for $359 shipped from BH. On a side note, Pentax made a production run of A 50mm/1.2 at the Vietnam plant either late last year or earlier this year also.

09-20-2010, 12:27 AM	#186
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	FA 50mm f/1.4 is still on sale the last time I checked with my local Pentax agent.

09-20-2010, 04:08 AM	#187
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	I don't think the FA 50 will be in this particular lens's price range. For whatever reason, all of the 50mm f1.4 lenses have gone up in price to about 350 dollars. I am sure that it doesn't cost that much to produce them. I guess rather than releasing a cheap version of the 50mm 1.7 or 50mm f2, Pentax decided to release a cheap version of the FA 35.

09-20-2010, 10:20 PM	#188
themmc New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Adelaide Posts: 7	Are there any more accurate release dates for this lens than "mid October"?

09-21-2010, 12:15 AM	#189
JoepLX3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 518	Originally posted by themmc Are there any more accurate release dates for this lens than "mid October"? And do you get discount if combined with a K-r?

09-25-2010, 07:25 AM	#190
yoon395 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 93	Will there be any way to get a colored version?

09-25-2010, 11:39 PM	#191
JoepLX3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 518	For sure here in Japan you should be able to get colored version, but probably like all non-standard kit colors only from the Pentax site... (= at premium price)

09-26-2010, 12:02 AM	#192
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Isn't this a pink / blue / green / whatever color kit lens to match the K-r? I expect it is a novelty lens...not something someone would buy other than being part of a beginners kit.

09-26-2010, 11:36 AM	#193
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by smc Isn't this a pink / blue / green / whatever color kit lens to match the K-r? I expect it is a novelty lens...not something someone would buy other than being part of a beginners kit.

09-26-2010, 05:15 PM	#195
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	Thanks for the test shot vespats, now I can definitely say +1 sale for Pentax, which is something they never get from me!

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